Who should replace Hugo Vetlesen?
CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Vetlesen's profile ↗
Hugo Vetlesen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, with 25 appearances, 5 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Vetlesen, Alfie Devine from Preston North End offers a tactical fit score of 88/100, while Fábio Vieira from Hamburger SV follows closely with a fit score of 87/100.
Best replacements for Hugo Vetlesen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Assan Ouédraogosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €26m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 93 | 88 |
| 10 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Tomás Pochettinosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.4m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Vetlesen
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Vetlesen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florian Neuhaus (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Hugo Vetlesen, at 94/100 on profile. Fábio Vieira and Assan Ouédraogo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hugo Vetlesen?
Yes — Efkan Bekiroğlu (MKE Ankaragücü) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hugo Vetlesen?
Doppel learns Hugo Vetlesen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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